FALL VOLUNTEERING

Volunteering is one of the best ways to connect with others at AZ Lutheran! With that in mind, all parents are encouraged to volunteer in 1 or 2 ways each season. (Nope, it's not required, but it's good for your Coyote health!) Volunteering is a great way to meet people, and we can't wait to see you on campus!

• 1st: Check out the opportunities to give a gift to our 2 new staff members on the first day.
• 2nd: We have a plethora of volunteer activities ... pick one!

>> Read about Fall opportunities here.

>> Read about our Back-to-School Cleaning Night.

>> To find the Volunteer sign-up page later, visit ALAcoyotes.org and look for the "Resources" page. You'll find a "Volunteer" link there.

PARKING REMINDERS

Any students who will be driving beginning on the first day will need to have a space assigned to them; this includes students who had parking spaces assigned last school year. 

To obtain consideration, the registration form should be received as soon as possible. Students who will receive their licenses or vehicles later should wait to apply.

1. Parents and students should read, initial, and sign this Student Parent Parking Agreement. 
2. Then complete this Car Parking Registration form.

• You'll be asked to upload the signed Student Parent Parking Agreement, a copy of valid driver's license, and a copy of vehicle registration(s) into the form for submission.
• Submissions should be received as soon as possible. 
• Please submit these items only once unless contacted by us.

Seniors who desire to paint a parking space: 

1. In addition to registering your vehicle, you are also required to read, initial, and sign this Senior Parking Space Painting Guidelines 2026-2027 Agreement. 
2. Then email Mr. Rosenbaum, Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org, by July 29, 2026, and
• Attach the signed Senior Parking Space agreement 
• Attach your proposal for the design of your spot. 
3. Senior painting of parking spaces will begin at 5:00pm on Saturday, August 8. Completion is anticipated to be no later than 10:00pm.

It is highly recommended that seniors who paint also bring a protective coating to apply. Those who didn't last year found their artwork not to hold up very well. Zach Wendt, well experienced in the painting world, recommends this product, which he says will go on milky but dry clear:
Semigloss exterior “BASE 3” GL6813 is the product code. Select no color but have it shaken at your paint source.

BUS SERVICE

AZ Lutheran's bus service will begin on August 12 with a complimentary morning run. The after-school run requires a paid ticket.

The East Valley bus runs from Pilgrim Lutheran School in Mesa to Emmanuel Lutheran School in Tempe and then to AZ Lutheran.
The North Valley bus runs from Emmaus Lutheran School in Phoenix to Grace Lutheran School in Glendale and then to AZ Lutheran.

If you are on our list of planned riders, you should have received a direct communication from the principal on July 29. If you did not receive such an email, then you are not on our list. Please email Mr. Rosenbaum at Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org and share the following information:

• Which days will you use the service? Every day? Occasionally? Certain specific days?
• Which students in your family will ride?
• At which school will you pick up the service in the mornings?

An afternoon bus will also run, but there is no need to sign up for that one in advance.
Responses to these questions are required by Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

BACK-TO-SCHOOOL CLEANING NIGHT

We invite all parents & students to help put the finishing touches and prepare our campus for the start of the school year.

Date: 08/04/2026 (Tue.)
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm 

Please RSVP online to let us know how many in your family will be able to attend our work night!

If possible, parents are encouraged to bring along their own supplies, including rags, buckets, favorite cleaning solutions, step ladders, gloves, etc.

We welcome adults and high school age students (this would count for service hours under the "on-campus hours" category).

It's a great chance to meet new AZ Lutheran family members or renew existing friendships while preparing campus for the first day! Please come when you can and stay for as long as you can!

LUNCH ORDERING IS NOW OPEN

We are excited to partner with My Hot Lunchbox as our lunch provider! Enjoy ordering lunch from a wide variety of options provided by your student's favorite local restaurants.

To begin ordering lunches, click the link below and follow the instructions on this page to create your free account.

Just a reminder ordering cuts off at 12:00 PM the day before the delivery.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at (888) 894-8295 or info@myhotlunchbox.com.

WE ARE HIRING

 AZ Lutheran has the following positions to be filled for the 2026-2027 school year. 

• Director of Mission Advancement
  • The leader of our mission advancement team oversees building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, alumni, federation churches, and community partners.
  • This position is responsible for the broader development and stewardship of ALA’s donor network through appeals, events, and day to day connection with Arizona Lutheran supporters.
  • Our next leader has a commitment to sharing the amazing work God is doing within our ministry, works well independently, and excels in building relationships.
  • Find the complete job description here.
  • Find out more information by contacting President Doug Meyer (Meyer@ALAcoyotes.org or 602-626-0084).
• Bus drivers
• Morning and afternoon driver needed for East Valley route (Emmanuel and Pilgrim to/from AZ Lutheran). One person for both or a combination can work. School days only. Hours 6a-8a and/or 3:15p-5:15p. 
• Please contact Kurt Rosenbaum (Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org) if interested or if seeking more information.
• Study Hall supervisor 
• Oversee daily study halls. Management of school work and students' study needs. Perhaps other assistant duties can be performed concurrently. 
• School days only. Hours 8a-3p. 
• Please contact Kurt Rosenbaum (Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org) if interested or if seeking more information.

PAINTING PARKING SPOTS FOR SENIORS

 Seniors who desire to paint a parking space: 

1. In addition to registering your vehicle, you are also required to read, initial, and sign this Senior Parking Space Painting Guidelines 2026-2027 Agreement. 
2. Then email Mr. Rosenbaum, Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org, by July 29, 2026, and
• Attach the signed Senior Parking Space agreement 
• Attach your proposal for the design of your spot. 
3. Senior painting of parking spaces will begin at 5:00pm on Saturday, August 8. Completion is anticipated to be no later than 10:00pm.

It is highly recommended that seniors who paint also bring a protective coating to apply. Those who didn't last year found their artwork not to hold up very well. Zach Wendt, well experienced in the painting world, recommends this product, which he says will go on milky but dry clear:
Semigloss exterior “BASE 3” GL6813 is the product code. Select no color but have it shaken at your paint source.

CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS

URGENT! Contact Your State Legislators Immediately and Tell Them You Support a Special Session to Save ESAs!

We have an opportunity to protect Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs), which have empowered the parents of over 102,000 children in Arizona. The Arizona Christian Education Coalition, along with other school choice advocates, have been working with lawmakers on an agreement that would protect Arizona families by ensuring the anti-ESA ballot measure that has been circulating throughout the state since March (paid for by money from out of state) will not be placed on the ballot!

We are faced with a well-funded campaign by out-of-state education unions who have already poured over $4 million into Arizona to chisel away your ability to exercise that right and to specifically target private Christian schools such as ours.

Your lawmakers need to hear from you. Please email them as soon as possible and tell them that you support a special session to save ESAs. It is that simple.

You can find your legislators’ information at this link (https://www.azleg.gov/findmylegislator/).

Legislative leadership has stood shoulder to shoulder with us as we have fought to make Arizona the nation’s leader for school choice and parent empowerment. They deserve credit for this courageous effort. After you have emailed your lawmakers, please also send an email to the President of the Senate, Warren Petersen (wpetersen@azleg.gov), and the Speaker of the House, Steve Montenegro (smontenegro@azleg.gov), to thank them for taking this bold action to save ESAs.

Finally, please forward this message to your friends who care about protecting ESAs.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL COUNTDOWN

The countdown to school is on!

If you follow us on social media, you may have seen our Back-to-School Guide yesterday. (Students saw it, and we were impressed with our upper classmen who stopped in the office to figure out where and how to submit paperwork on time!)

Visit our Back-to-School Guide to view deadlines and event dates and find links you may need! 

STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK UPDATES

While the 2026-27 revised Parent &Student Handbook will be made available in the upcoming weeks, we want to make a few updates available to you now: 

Dress Code Updates

Boys

• Pajama-type clothes, including slippers, are not permitted. Tight-fitting shorts or pants are also not permitted.

Girls

• A minimum of a 1” shoulder seam is required on sleeveless shirts. There will be no racer-back tops or tank tops worn, even if the shoulder is 1” or more.

Cell Phone Policy Updates

• Cell phones must be stored in student lockers from 8:00am until 3:00pm. Any phone in the classroom will be taken to the office to be picked up at the end of the day for a $10 fine. A teacher may make a special exception on a given day for a certain project, and the teacher will announce that exception to the class.

Lunch

• Seniors get preferential status for the gym lobby; seniors have it exclusively until Labor Day and afterwards can maintain their selections.

*Updates to last year's policies are underlined. 

BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLEANING NIGHT

We invite all parents & students to help put the finishing touches and prepare our campus for the start of the school year.

Date: 08/04/2026 (Tue.)
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm 

Please RSVP online to let us know how many in your family will be able to attend our work night!

If possible, parents are encouraged to bring along their own supplies, including rags, buckets, favorite cleaning solutions, step ladders, gloves, etc.

We welcome adults and high school age students (this would count for service hours under the "on-campus hours" category).

It's a great chance to meet new AZ Lutheran family members or renew existing friendships while preparing campus for the first day! Please come when you can and stay for as long as you can!

PARKING SPOTS for 2026-27

It's time to register for a parking space for the upcoming school year. Any students who will be driving beginning on the first day will need to have a space assigned to them; this includes students who had parking spaces assigned last school year. 

To obtain primary consideration, the registration form should be received by July 26, 2026. Students who will receive their licenses or vehicles later should wait to apply.

1. Parents and students should read, initial, and sign this Student Parent Parking Agreement. 
2. Then complete this Car Parking Registration form.

• You'll be asked to upload the signed Student Parent Parking Agreement, a copy of valid driver's license, and a copy of vehicle registration(s) into the form for submission.
• Submissions should be received by July 26, 2026. 
• Please submit these items only once unless contacted by us.

Seniors who desire to paint a parking space: 

1. In addition to the above, you are also required to read, initial, and sign this Senior Parking Space Painting Guidelines 2026-2027 Agreement. 
2. Then email Mr. Rosenbaum, Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org, by July 29, 2026, and
• Attach the signed Senior Parking Space agreement 
• Attach your proposal for the design of your spot. 

REGISTER BY JULY 24 FOR FALL SPORTS

 Time to register to play a fall sport!

Fall Athletic Registration Deadline: July 24, 2026

Families may use one registration link to sign up for multiple sports. Please select only one sport per season (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

If you need to add or change a sport after submitting your registration, please contact Mrs. Solofra at Solofra@ALAcoyotes.org for assistance.


Important Requirements

• All athletes must have a 2026–27 AIA Sports Physical on file before participation.
• NEW: All athletes must complete the AIA Hazing Course.
• Returning athletes do not need to retake the Brainbook Concussion Test or Opioid Educational Course. These courses are required only for new athletes.

Registration Steps

• Already have an ArbiterSports account? Register here.
• Need to create an ArbiterSports account: Get started here.

Registration Deadlines
Please upload all required documents as early as possible, even if your child is not participating in a fall sport. Early submission helps prevent last-minute registrations and scheduling challenges for required sports physicals.

• Cheer, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Volleyball - July 24, 2026
• Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling - October 30, 2026
• Esports - January 5, 2027
• Baseball, Softball, Track, Golf - February 5, 2027

OPEN POSITIONS

 AZ Lutheran has the following positions to be filled for the 2026-2027 school year. 

• Director of Mission Advancement
  • The leader of our mission advancement team oversees building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, alumni, federation churches, and community partners.
  • This position is responsible for the broader development and stewardship of ALA’s donor network through appeals, events, and day to day connection with Arizona Lutheran supporters.
  • Our next leader has a commitment to sharing the amazing work God is doing within our ministry, works well independently, and excels in building relationships.
  • Find the complete job description here.
  • Find out more information by contacting President Doug Meyer (Meyer@ALAcoyotes.org or 602-626-0084).
• Bus drivers
• Morning and afternoon driver needed for East Valley route (Emmanuel and Pilgrim to/from AZ Lutheran). One person for both or a combination can work. School days only. Hours 6a-8a and/or 3:15p-5:15p. 
• Please contact Kurt Rosenbaum (Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org) if interested or if seeking more information.
• Study Hall supervisor 
• Oversee daily study halls. Management of school work and students' study needs. Perhaps other assistant duties can be performed concurrently. 
• School days only. Hours 8a-3p. 
• Please contact Kurt Rosenbaum (Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org) if interested or if seeking more information.

PLAYING A FALL SPORT?

 Time to register to play a fall sport!

Fall Athletic Registration Deadline: July 24, 2026

Families may use one registration link to sign up for multiple sports. Please select only one sport per season (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

If you need to add or change a sport after submitting your registration, please contact Mrs. Solofra at Solofra@ALAcoyotes.org for assistance.


Important Requirements

• All athletes must have a 2026–27 AIA Sports Physical on file before participation.
• NEW: All athletes must complete the AIA Hazing Course.
• Returning athletes do not need to retake the Brainbook Concussion Test or Opioid Educational Course. These courses are required only for new athletes.

Registration Steps

• Already have an ArbiterSports account? Register here.
• Need to create an ArbiterSports account: Get started here.

Registration Deadlines
Please upload all required documents as early as possible, even if your child is not participating in a fall sport. Early submission helps prevent last-minute registrations and scheduling challenges for required sports physicals.

• Cheer, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Volleyball - July 24, 2026
• Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling - October 30, 2026
• Esports - January 5, 2027
• Baseball, Softball, Track, Golf - February 5, 2027

ACTION ALERT - VOTE!

One Week Left. Now Is the Time to Vote.

In just one week, Arizona voters will choose the leaders who shape decisions about our families, our freedoms, and our future. Your vote matters in this primary election.

If you vote early, your ballot has likely already arrived — don’t set it aside. Complete it and return it as soon as possible. To make sure it arrives by election day, please mail your ballot by Wednesday, July 15. After Wednesday, it is best to bring your ballot to an official ballot dropbox location.

Planning to vote in person? Make your plan today: Election Day is Tuesday, July 21.

You have a voice in the vote to express your views on many topics that affect our daily lives. While our views may differ widely from person to person, it seems likely that one area in which we are solidly in agreement is the matter of school choice. Here we can take a stand to protect and strengthen the blessings of the Arizona Tax Credit Program and the universal Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA).

Take action today:

• Research all candidates on your ballot. Look up every race and every candidate so you can vote informed, top to bottom. This tool can help you with your choices: azvoterguide.com (note especially Question #5 in most cases dealing with school choice)
• Vote — and don’t wait. 
• If you’re voting early, return your ballot this week. 
• If you’re voting in person, head to the polls on Tuesday, July 21.

Then take one more step: encourage your family, friends, neighbors, and church community to vote, too. Forward this message. Text a friend. In close elections — often decided by just a handful of votes — one conversation can lead to the vote that changes the outcome.

Together, we can elect leaders who will protect life, strengthen families, defend religious freedom, and advance policies that reflect Arizona values.

Arizona’s future will be shaped by those who vote — make sure your voice is one of them.

Vote early if you can. Vote on July 21 if you can't. Encourage others to vote.

Help shape Arizona’s future.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLEANING NIGHT

We invite all parents & students to help put the finishing touches and prepare our campus for the start of the school year.

Date: 08/04/2026 (Tue.)
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm 

Please RSVP online to let us know how many in your family will be able to attend our work night!

If possible, parents are encouraged to bring along their own supplies, including rags, buckets, favorite cleaning solutions, step ladders, gloves, etc.

We welcome adults and high school age students (this would count for service hours under the "on-campus hours" category).

It's a great chance to meet new AZ Lutheran family members or renew existing friendships while preparing campus for the first day! Please come when you can and stay for as long as you can!

2026–27 ATHLETIC REGISTRATION

Time to register to play a fall sport!

Fall Athletic Registration Deadline: July 24, 2026

Families may use one registration link to sign up for multiple sports. Please select only one sport per season (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

If you need to add or change a sport after submitting your registration, please contact Mrs. Solofra at Solofra@ALAcoyotes.org for assistance.


Important Requirements

• All athletes must have a 2026–27 AIA Sports Physical on file before participation.
• NEW: All athletes must complete the AIA Hazing Course.
• Returning athletes do not need to retake the Brainbook Concussion Test or Opioid Educational Course. These courses are required only for new athletes.

Registration Steps

• Already have an ArbiterSports account? Register here.
• Need to create an ArbiterSports account: Get started here.

Registration Deadlines
Please upload all required documents as early as possible, even if your child is not participating in a fall sport. Early submission helps prevent last-minute registrations and scheduling challenges for required sports physicals.

• Cheer, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Volleyball - July 24, 2026
• Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling - October 30, 2026
• Esports - January 5, 2027
• Baseball, Softball, Track, Golf - February 5, 2027

PARKING SPOTS for 2026-27

It's time to register for a parking space for the upcoming school year. Any students who will be driving beginning on the first day will need to have a space assigned to them; this includes students who had parking spaces assigned last school year. 

To obtain primary consideration, the registration form should be received by July 26, 2026. Students who will receive their licenses or vehicles later should wait to apply.

1. Parents and students should read, initial, and sign this Student Parent Parking Agreement. 
2. Then complete this Car Parking Registration form.

• You'll be asked to upload the signed Student Parent Parking Agreement, a copy of valid driver's license, and a copy of vehicle registration(s) into the form for submission.
• Submissions should be received by July 26, 2026. 
• Please submit these items only once unless contacted by us.

Seniors who desire to paint a parking space: 

1. In addition to the above, you are also required to read, initial, and sign this Senior Parking Space Painting Guidelines 2026-2027 Agreement. 
2. Then email Mr. Rosenbaum, Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org, by July 29, 2026, and
• Attach the signed Senior Parking Space agreement 
• Attach your proposal for the design of your spot. 

WE ARE HIRING

AZ Lutheran has the following positions to be filled for the 2026-2027 school year. 

• Director of Mission Advancement
  • The leader of our mission advancement team oversees building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, alumni, federation churches, and community partners.
  • This position is responsible for the broader development and stewardship of ALA’s donor network through appeals, events, and day to day connection with Arizona Lutheran supporters.
  • Our next leader has a commitment to sharing the amazing work God is doing within our ministry, works well independently, and excels in building relationships.
  • Find the complete job description here.
  • Find out more information by contacting President Doug Meyer (Meyer@ALAcoyotes.org or 602-626-0084).
• Bus drivers
• Morning and afternoon driver needed for East Valley route (Emmanuel and Pilgrim to/from AZ Lutheran). One person for both or a combination can work. School days only. Hours 6a-8a and/or 3:15p-5:15p. 
• Drive the round trip to the Marana/Tucson area to arrive in time for the 9:00 start to the day on the first day of the week (usually Monday)
• Please contact Kurt Rosenbaum (Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org) if interested or if seeking more information.
• Study Hall supervisor 
• Oversee daily study halls. Management of school work and students' study needs. Perhaps other assistant duties can be performed concurrently. 
• School days only. Hours 8a-3p. 
• Please contact Kurt Rosenbaum (Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org) if interested or if seeking more information.